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The Quantum Theory

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 03:46 AM PST

Quantum Tap gives you a good reality check on how much water you 'think' you use and the actual. Working on the lines of how syringe works, the tap activates by pulling up a pump action-handle. Scaled markings on the stem of the handle indicate the amount of water that will be released by pulling the handle to a specific correlating height. You can choose how much water you want to use and pull up the handle accordingly. The faucet looks neat and the idea pretty simple; my only concern is soapy hands and a messy tap.

Quantum Tap is a 2011 red dot design concept winner.

Designers: Dennis Kulage & Michael Scherger

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Chop ‘n Pour

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:55 AM PST

Experience is a good teacher they say and designer Junjie Piao learnt a good lesson with it. A stint in chopping celery sticks left him frustrated, especially when it was time to scoop and transfer them to a bowl. He decided to "design something to make this process easier without disturbing slicing." Thus was born Pour-Smart, an L-shaped plastic piece and a bar of strong magnet. The contraption allows you to chop and easily transfer food from the cutting board to a bowl. Simple and very useful is my verdict!

Designer: Junjie Piao

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Wrap-around BB

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 01:08 AM PST

Very rarely do designers venture into the BlackBerry turf. I think the perception of it being a serious business phone deters concept enthusiasts. For the moment we have this refreshing concept, which capitalizes on the new screen technology that is flexible, lightweight and transparent. Iterated as candy bar and a slider, the phones feature a “smart” wrap around screen and knows the difference between an intentional command and a hand holding the phone!

John explains, “The front and back cameras are positioned underneath the screens. When needed the area around the camera lens becomes transparent. The wrap around screen can allow for separate workspaces and/or a more three-dimensional interaction with the device. Obvious benefits apply to business, entertainment and navigation applications.”

Designer: John Anastasiadis

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Tiffin Proportions

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 12:02 AM PST

Dabba means lunchbox in Hindi and is inspired by the Dabbawallas of Mumbai. This ingenious design aims at making you choose healthy food options and pack a balanced meal for work. Each box displays a food icon and is sized to keep portions in check. I love the combination of bamboo and silicon used, and if things go well soon the Dabba will be available at a store near you.

Dabba Features:

  • Series of stackable dishes with silicone bases act as both a seal and a cool touch bottom for reheating
  • Sustainable bamboo lid and a reusable felt placemat with integrated utensil storage
  • Unique elastomeric handle keeps the stacked dishes secure during transport by stretching over the integrated dish "buttons"
  • Felt placemat enhances the overall dining experience by elevating the food presentation and act as an insulator
  • Food items can easily be transferred to the bamboo lid, which can double as a dish
  • Dabba suggests proper portions by the varied sizes of the dishes themselves and the graphic icons printed on them

Photography: Hal Silverman Studio

Designer: Rob Englert of Ram Industrial Design

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(Tiffin Proportions was originally posted on Yanko Design)

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